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« Reply #75 on: June 15, 2010, 05:13:33 PM »

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« Reply #76 on: June 15, 2010, 06:12:59 PM »
The Limey
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0165854/

Liked that the last time I saw it.

5 years ago. I'd like to see it again.

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« Reply #77 on: June 15, 2010, 10:24:43 PM »
180 South  :star: :star: :star: :star: :raccoon: :raccoon:
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1407927/

Documentary in the style of "Into the Wild"

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« Reply #78 on: June 16, 2010, 08:50:22 AM »
Man on Wire -  :star: :star: :star: :raccoon:

Sherlock Holmes (Blu-Ray) -  :star: :star: :star: :star:
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« Reply #79 on: June 16, 2010, 11:09:35 AM »
Went to Prince of Persia with the lady, and it wasn't bad. Pretty dumb-entertaining flick for the summer. So yeah, wont give you a broner, but you'll enjoy it.

Still wanting to see Splice.

Get Him to the Greek was a tad disappointing but still funny.

I laughed till I had tears in my eyes twice during MacGruber while the other 7 ppl in the theater didn't really laugh much. I was "that" guy.
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« Reply #80 on: June 21, 2010, 08:08:03 PM »
Adaptation
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0268126/
Semi-original. Confused. Nic Cage is good. Nobody likes Meryl Streep.
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« Reply #81 on: June 21, 2010, 08:11:00 PM »
Equilibrium
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0238380/
The Matrix is superior in every way. Slightly enjoyed watching it.

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« Reply #82 on: June 21, 2010, 09:53:22 PM »
Adaptation
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0268126/
Semi-original. Confused. Nic Cage is good. Nobody likes Meryl Streep.
Probably my least favorite of Charlie Kauffman's.  Love Chris Cooper though

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« Reply #83 on: June 21, 2010, 09:54:49 PM »
There Will Be Blood
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0469494/
First time I had watched it since theater. Paul Dano was really robbed of an Oscar nom.

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« Reply #84 on: June 21, 2010, 10:09:53 PM »
There Will Be Blood

Oil rig blowing is one of the great scenes of the last 10 years or so.

Overall however, disappointing.

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« Reply #85 on: June 21, 2010, 10:16:04 PM »
Snunk into 3 movies the other day
Toy Story 3: Made me cry
A-Team: Explosions  :love:
get him to the greek: Went into the movie with very low expectations, movie exceeded my expectations...but it wasn't that great
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« Reply #86 on: June 21, 2010, 10:41:20 PM »
There Will Be Blood

Oil rig blowing is one of the great scenes of the last 10 years or so.

Overall however, disappointing.

That scene is a perfect example of how to use special effects. The rest of the movie was a complete waste.

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« Reply #87 on: June 21, 2010, 10:45:14 PM »
Here's everything you need to know in one link:

http://www.imdb.com/mymovies/list?l=9105766&s=uservote&s=reverse_uservote

Probably none of you here have seen more than a third of these.

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« Reply #88 on: June 21, 2010, 11:01:19 PM »
Stevie
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0334416/
Good, seems it should have felt more dramatic.

I could have done w/o trying to make the courtroom exit dramatic.

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« Reply #90 on: June 22, 2010, 07:43:01 AM »
Here's everything you need to know in one link:

http://www.imdb.com/mymovies/list?l=9105766&s=uservote&s=reverse_uservote

Probably none of you here have seen more than a third of these.

I hate old Hollywood.

Today's worst movies run circles around the best from the 20-60s.

So, what I haven't seen on your list, I have absolutely no desire to. And I recommend everyone else here pass as well.

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« Reply #91 on: June 22, 2010, 07:54:32 AM »
I've watched two full movies in the last, roughly, 3 years.  Up and Up in the Air.  So, apparently, if it has Up in the title I'll watch it and I recommend everyone here do the same.

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« Reply #92 on: June 22, 2010, 08:41:51 AM »
Here's everything you need to know in one link:

http://www.imdb.com/mymovies/list?l=9105766&s=uservote&s=reverse_uservote

Probably none of you here have seen more than a third of these.

I hate old Hollywood.

Today's worst movies run circles around the best from the 20-60s.

So, what I haven't seen on your list, I have absolutely no desire to. And I recommend everyone else here pass as well.

Don't want to be hard on your list (is that every motion picture you've ever seen?), just am in complete opposition to the common thought that older motion pictures are superior to what we have now.

Sure, It's a Wonderful Life is great, but the plots are dull, they're falsely acted, and visually they don't exist. Michael Bay is a better director than John Ford.

Also, I didn't see one title on your list that wasn't an english speaker. I'd recommend you give the world a try.
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« Reply #93 on: June 22, 2010, 08:50:02 AM »
Stevie
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0334416/
Good, seems it should have felt more dramatic.

I could have done w/o trying to make the courtroom exit dramatic.

In general, it's a failure. It did, for me, shed some light on retardation.

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« Reply #94 on: June 22, 2010, 09:20:01 AM »
Shutter Island
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1130884/
The Shining is pretty good.

I thought Shutter Island was very good.  Very I see dead peopley.

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« Reply #95 on: June 22, 2010, 09:58:44 AM »
I've watched two full movies in the last, roughly, 3 years. 

You must have a lot to do.

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« Reply #96 on: June 22, 2010, 10:32:28 AM »
Here's everything you need to know in one link:

http://www.imdb.com/mymovies/list?l=9105766&s=uservote&s=reverse_uservote

Probably none of you here have seen more than a third of these.

wait... so you're telling me that "National Treasure" is better than lets say The Godfather, or Fast and the Furious? That is ridic.

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« Reply #97 on: June 22, 2010, 05:42:59 PM »
Here's everything you need to know in one link:

http://www.imdb.com/mymovies/list?l=9105766&s=uservote&s=reverse_uservote

Probably none of you here have seen more than a third of these.

I hate old Hollywood.

Today's worst movies run circles around the best from the 20-60s.

So, what I haven't seen on your list, I have absolutely no desire to. And I recommend everyone else here pass as well.

Don't want to be hard on your list (is that every motion picture you've ever seen?), just am in complete opposition to the common thought that older motion pictures are superior to what we have now.

Sure, It's a Wonderful Life is great, but the plots are dull, they're falsely acted, and visually they don't exist. Michael Bay is a better director than John Ford.

Also, I didn't see one title on your list that wasn't an english speaker. I'd recommend you give the world a try.

First, no that isn't every movie I've ever seen -- its the ones I've gotten around to rating. As far as whether older pictures are "superior" to new ones -- that obviously can be very subjective. There are a lot of dull, hokie and silly old movies. However, I will say that I'm just not a fan of the sensationalism, paganism and special effects orgy that seems to plague most newer films. Older films tend to be cleaner, which is something that I can appreciate. Of course, your preferences probably differ.

With regards to dull plots -- It's true that the thriller and action genres are much more common now than the classic era; however, that doesn't mean that the plots are any better. There are many classic films with really good plots.

The acting styles in films have definitely changed -- however per your example, the acting in Bay films can't hold a candle to the acting in Ford films.

To say that classic movies "don't exist" visually is just incorrect. Now if your definition of "visuals" is solely limited to "Bayesque" special effects and CG animation, then you would be correct. However, there are many old films that put many new ones to shame from a pure cinematography and art direction standpoint. For instance, "Rebecca", "Night of the Hunter", "Citizen Kane", "Black Narcissus", "Touch of Evil".

As far as foreign films, I'll tell you what. You suggest 5 foreign ones for me that you think I'd like or should see, and I'll suggest 5 classics for you. We can both broaden our horizons.  :cheers:

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« Reply #98 on: June 22, 2010, 05:47:04 PM »
Here's everything you need to know in one link:

http://www.imdb.com/mymovies/list?l=9105766&s=uservote&s=reverse_uservote

Probably none of you here have seen more than a third of these.

wait... so you're telling me that "National Treasure" is better than lets say The Godfather, or Fast and the Furious? That is ridic.

Not sure how you're making those assumptions since Godfather and F&F are not on that list. NT is just good, clean, fun entertainment. I liked it. A lot of my ratings are based on enjoyment, not necessarily "social worth". And btw -- you lumped Godfather and F&F together??? lols my friend!

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« Reply #99 on: June 22, 2010, 05:57:09 PM »
Here's everything you need to know in one link:

http://www.imdb.com/mymovies/list?l=9105766&s=uservote&s=reverse_uservote

Probably none of you here have seen more than a third of these.

wait... so you're telling me that "National Treasure" is better than lets say The Godfather, or Fast and the Furious? That is ridic.

Not sure how you're making those assumptions since Godfather and F&F are not on that list. NT is just good, clean, fun entertainment. I liked it. A lot of my ratings are based on enjoyment, not necessarily "social worth". And btw -- you lumped Godfather and F&F together??? lols my friend!

f&f is a cinematic masterpiece. the godfather is lucky to even be talked about in the same sentence. i thought the list you had was comprehensive. nvm my previous statement of 'ridic'ness.